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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Middleware, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications), Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.experis.co.uk/job/solution-architect-6052145/apply

## About the Role

* Proven experience working as a Solution Architect on ERP implementation or transformation programmes.
 * Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, system integrations, APIs, middleware, and data flows.
 * Experience governing and assuring solutions delivered by ERP vendors, systems integrators, or third-party partners.
 * Strong architecture governance and Design Authority experience.
 * Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, supportable technical solutions.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable Experience

 * Experience delivering ERP programmes involving platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, COINS, IFS, or similar.
 * Experience designing enterprise data platforms, Lakehouse architectures, Data Warehouses, or reporting solutions.
 * Exposure to ERP data migration, testing, deployment, and integration workstreams.
 * Experience leveraging automation, AI, or intelligent workflow technologies to improve business processes.

Nice to Have

 * Experience within infrastructure sectors.
 * Knowledge of Finance, Procurement, Commercial, Operations, Land, or Construction business processes.
 * Previous experience of COINS ERP implementations.

## Description

A leading UK organisation is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a major ERP transformation programme on an initial 6 month contract.

You'll play a pivotal role in the implementation of a new ERP platform, ensuring the solution integrates effectively with the wider technology landscape and supports long-term business objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, vendors, and delivery partners, you'll provide architectural leadership across the full programme lifecycle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the design and delivery of a large-scale business transformation programme while operating as the technical authority for solution architecture and integration design., * Define and maintain the end to end solution architecture for a major ERP implementation.

 * Ensure solution designs align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and technology strategy.
 * Design and oversee integrations between the ERP platform and wider business systems.
 * Review and challenge designs produced by implementation partners and third-party vendors.
 * Identify architectural risks, dependencies, and technical constraints, driving appropriate mitigation strategies.
 * Lead technical workshops, design reviews, and architecture governance activities.
 * Provide architectural guidance across design, build, testing, deployment, and transition phases.
 * Support data migration, cutover planning, operational readiness, and service transition activities.
 * Produce and maintain architecture documentation, decision logs, and solution roadmaps.